noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.
2. 2
   a brief stay in the course of a journey wordnet
3. 3
   a stopping place on a journey wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

layoversojournstaging poststandstaystayover

Example

More examples

"During a stopover of more than 12 hours most airlines will provide some vouchers for food or accommodation."

Etymology

Deverbal from stop over.

Related phrases

Shannon stopoverrest areaweigh stationwhistle stop

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